Appointment of David Kraulis, new Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 —

For Immediate Release: Toronto, Ontario – Tyndale University College and Tyndale Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of David Kraulis (CPA, CA) as the new Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration of Tyndale University College & Seminary. Mr. Kraulis will have oversight and accountability over corporate finance and provide leadership to pan-institution corporate services as well as serve as a member of the Cabinet (Senior Executive Team).

Mr. Kraulis is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in creating and optimizing processes. He has an understanding of all financial and business operations hailing from a unique combination of roles at Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, FedEx, The Canadian Cancer Society and public accounting. Most recently, he has been leading a team in the review and optimization of business processes across multiple corporate banners for Canadian Tire.

For nearly 20 years, he has faithfully served as a board member and treasurer of the Sanfilippo Children’s Research Foundation in which he received the Tim Horton’s Humanitarian of the Year Award in March 2012.

“David brings a reputation for being able to manage complex challenges and deliver results that are innovative. His skill set and people skills will go a long way to enable Tyndale to nurture and grow our staff while at the same time create more effective systems. We are excited that at this season of his life he wants to focus his skills and talents on helping grow Tyndale's educational mission,” says Dr. Gary Nelson, President of Tyndale University College & Seminary.

Beginning his role in mid-September, Mr. Kraulis joins the Tyndale community after a comprehensive search following the resignation of Randy Henderson. Mr. Henderson played a crucial role in his 10 years of service providing strong leadership with Tyndale’s financial direction and overseeing the transition from the former campus to Tyndale’s present location on Bayview Avenue in Toronto.

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About Tyndale University College and Tyndale Seminary:
Tyndale University College is a multidenominational Christian university, legislated by the province of Ontario. Tyndale’s diverse student body is engaged in comprehensive post-secondary education programs taught from a faith perspective. Tyndale University College provides undergraduate degree programs that prepare students for professional vocations and postgraduate studies. Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, Tyndale Seminary is a multidenominational, multicultural graduate school of theology. The seminary provides comprehensive theological education and one of the largest selections of specializations in theological schools in North America. Founded in 1894, Tyndale presently has over 1,600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and more than 12,500 alumni. Tyndale is located in North Toronto on a beautiful 56-acre campus.